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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.64, 850.49 and 274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.64, 850.49 and 274.74 is: 411.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.64 : 850.49 = 274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.64/850.49 = 274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.64x = 850.49 × 274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.64x = 233,661.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,661.05/567.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.64

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